Food Fridays: Breakfast With the Animals

Friday, August 2nd, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Saturdays Through October

The Maryland Zoo

Breakfast with the Animals has quickly become one of the Maryland Zoo’s most popular events this year. This experience, which is perfect for the whole family, allows guests get up close and personal with their favorite animals and the keepers who care for them! This experience is one of a kind featuring meals next to exhibits, special keeper chats, education stations, unlimited photo opportunities, and great takeaway gifts for all to remember this early morning experience. Some specific days in the series include Breakfast in Africa, Breakfast with the Chimps, and Breakfast with the Penguins. Tickets are also good for general admission to the Zoo following the morning activities. The price is $65 for general admission and free for children 2 and under. This event promises to be a fun time for the whole family!

For more information, visit the Maryland Zoo’s website.

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Food Fridays: Baltimore Farmer’s Market and Bazaar

Friday, July 26th, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Every Sunday until December 22nd from 7AM – Noon

Beneath the Jones Falls Expressway at Holliday and Saratoga Streets

Being that I’m from a relatively rural area, I love farm fresh produce. I believe a fresh tomato or ear of corn tastes better coming right from the farm instead of a supermarket shelf. A few weeks ago I introduced you all to the Govanstowne Farmers Market which operates Wednesday afternoons. However, there are so many other great markets so you can eat farm to table, every day! Every Sunday until December 22nd from 7AM to Noon, you can visit the Baltimore Farmer’s Market and Bazaar. This weekly gathering is held under the Jones Fall Expressway and has tons of local food and goods vendors. Plus, new this year, the Baltimore Farmer’s Market is featuring vendors who practice urban farming. Visitors can shop all their produce and grocery needs with vendors who sell everything from avocados to eggs and bananas to beef. Plus, the market features vendors that sell jewelry, art, and other crafts. And, weekly there are food concessions too so if you get hungry while you’re shopping, you can get yourself a little snack. The market accepts SNAP and Debit, too!

For more information, and to sign up for the market’s newsletter, check out the market’s website.

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Food Fridays: Tapas Teatro

Friday, July 19th, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Tues-Fri 5pm to 2am & Sat-Sun 4pm to 2am

1711 N. Charles Street

First opened in 2001, Tapas Teatro exudes Spanish culture by creating delicious tapas using seasonal and fresh products. For those who don’t know, Tapas are a collection of small plates and appetizers, often served with beer or Sangria. This Baltimore staple, located in the heart of Station North Arts and Culture District, combines all sorts of international flavors to provide meals that satisfy nearly any patron’s palette. This restaurant also boasts “one of the best wine lists in town” and a large selection of beers on and off tap. Plus, the restaurant has a special house-made Sangria that patrons rave about. The restaurant is also situated immediately next to Baltimore’s Historic Charles Theater and could certainly be the beginning of a perfect night on the town.

For more information, and a sample menu, check out Tapas Teatro’s website or call (410)332-0110. The restaurant does not take reservations.

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Food Fridays: Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week

Friday, July 5th, 2013 by WLOY Staff

July 26-August 4

Various Locations

Baltimore Restaurant is perhaps one of the most exciting weeks of my year. That’s because its literally a week of the best food imaginable throughout the entire city, at really great prices. Many of the greatest restaurants in the city offer specially crafter three-course meals all for $30.13 or $20.13. Some participating restaurants also offer special lunch menus for $15.13. In nearly any part of town imaginable, you’re sure to find a participating restaurant. Participating restaurants include Blue Agave, Ra Sushi, Tapas Adera, The Food Market, and Petit Louis Bistro. During the last restaurant week, I went to La Tasca in the Harbor and had some of the best tapas imaginable. I certainly plan to get the most out of this delicious week. This week is really a great time to experience great and new restaurants in the city at a really affordable price. Just make sure to make your reservation early, as all restaurants will be booked full this week.

For a list of participating restaurants and more information, visit Baltimore Restaurant Week’s website.

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Food Fridays: Common Ground Cafe

Friday, June 28th, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Hours: Monday – Sunday from 7AM to 5PM

The Avenue – 816 W. 36th Street

Now, I might be killed by fellow WLOY staffer, Nicki Doster, for sharing this secret cafe heaven, but everyone should check out Common Ground Cafe in Hampden. I recently discovered this cafe, cozily situated on the Ave while in Hampden for HonFest and immediately fell in love with it. With bagels, pastries, and other goodies made fresh daily, Common Ground is the perfect breakfast heaven. All products are made with fresh and high quality ingredients, and the cafe offers many gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. On top of all that, they create their own spin on everyone’s favorite candy bars and often get a little quirky when mixing up muffins (the other day I had a peanut butter, banana, and Captain Crunch muffin). Perhaps my favorite part is the eclectic collection of delicious, New York style bagels. To top everything off, the cafe also displays works of many local artists and advertises them for sale! Common Ground Cafe is the perfect getaway for delicious food and great art!

For more information and a menu, check out Common Ground Cafe’s website.

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Food Fridays: The Gathering

Friday, June 21st, 2013 by WLOY Staff

Fridays 5-10 PM

Various Locations

What’s better than a food truck? How about 15 food trucks?! The Gathering is a weekly coming together of the best food trucks in all of Baltimore for all to sample some delicious food. I can personally attest to the greatness of this weekly event, as I always make it a part of my routine. In the mood for Tacos and Indian? The Gathering will be sure to satisfy both of these cravings. Plus, for those of you who are 21, you can also get an all you can drink wrist band that’s good for the entire night. Not only does The Gathering have great food, but there’s often live music and art, clothing, and jewelery vendors too. Some vendors include Miss Shirley’s, Wheyich, Iced Gems, and Gypsy Queen Cafe (recently voted Baltimore’s Best Food Truck)! The Gathering also gives parents a chance to wind down by providing children with a fun play-area. The Gathering is the ultimate way to get together with friends and enjoy some great food at a relatively inexpensive price.

For a list of vendors and schedule of locations, visit The Gathering’s website.

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Food Fridays: Baltimore Dine Around

Sunday, November 18th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

The Baltimore Dine Around is a completely customizable Food Tour that brings together history, architecture, culture and cuisine in Fells Point, Federal Hill, Little Italy, or Mt. Vernon. Each tour is approximately 3 hours but all other aspects are up to you! Make a reservation today to enjoy an in-depth perspective of the history, culture, architecture and of course, FOOD in the neighborhood of your choice!

For more information please call Baltimore Food Tours at, 202-683-8847!

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Food Fridays: 21st Annual Pancake Eating Contest!

Friday, November 16th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

What: The 21st Annual Pancake Eating Contest
When: Friday, November 16 at 7:00 AM
Where: Pete’s Grille, 3130 Greenmount Avenue Baltimore, MD

You can register at Pete’s Grille starting Monday, October 22 to participate. This contest is for amateurs only! Cash prizes will be handed out to the winners in the men’s and women’s divisions. Bring out your inner Foodie this Friday!

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